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The Edinburgh Academy is looking to expand its team of self-employed Visiting Music Teachers (VMT) by recruiting an experienced Bass and Tenor Drum Teacher starting in August 2025. The role entails teaching approximately one and a half days per week, with potential for additional hours. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in teaching pupils from primary to S6. The successful applicant will be passionate about developing the drum programme and may also support school events and competitions. The position requires adherence to child protection policies and is open to all qualified individuals, promoting equal opportunities.
The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to expand the bank of self-employed Visiting Music Teachers (VMT) within the Pipe Band Team; specifically, an experienced and enthusiastic Bass and Tenor Drum Teacher from August 2025. We anticipate this will require a commitment of one and a half days of teaching per week, potentially increasing to up to 2 full days.
We welcome applications from well-qualified music graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience, with a proven track record in teaching pupils from primary to S6. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with a passion to develop the Bass Drum and Tenor Drum programme of The Edinburgh Academy. Teaching can be situated across both sites of the Academy – Arboretum and Henderson Row.
The Academy sets a minimum charge for lessons and requires the VMT to pay a Facility Charge for the use of resources within the School. As a self-employed VMT, there is a direct relationship between the VMT and parent and the VMT is responsible for invoicing parents directly in respect of their agreed tuition fees.
The VMT may have the opportunity for group coaching, or be required throughout the year to support school rehearsals or competitions such as CCF events, RSPBA and Non-RSPBA competitions as well as other events. Such involvement would be remunerated at the hourly rate for that year.
Conditions of Appointment
The appointment will be subject to interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications.
Child Protection
The Edinburgh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and PVG Disclosure Scotland.
Equal Opportunities
The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for this post from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, race or sexual orientation.
Enquiries
Any enquiries should be addressed to the Pipe Band at
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide weekly individual Bass and Tenor lessons as directed by the Head of the Pipe Band
- Give regular, informative feedback to students on their progress
- Support SQA and other exam candidates as required
- Contribute to school and external performances
- Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Follow the guidelines and expectations of the Music Department
Ideal Candidate:
- Is an outstanding performing practitioner.
- Has proven success in teaching young people.
- Has thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for RSPBA Competitions/PDQB exams
- Is a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by email.
- Has excellent organisational skills.
Package Description:
Our Pipe Band and piping and drumming students play an important part in our music department, with some students also being part of the CCF. The Pipe Major is supported by two permanent instructors (piping and drumming) who provide lessons across the two Schools as well leading our award-winning bands. Our bank of Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) allows us to offer an impressive array of musical opportunities for our students.
VMTs have a direct billing relationship with the parents / guardians of their students. The School sets a minimum charge for lessons and applies a Facility Charge for use of the resources within the School.
The School believes that music can play an important part in the education of young people. The Music Departments at both Schools comprise a Head or Director of Music as well as a curricular music teacher. There is also a Head of Strings and a Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion that work across both Schools to support the various bands, groups, orchestras, ensembles and choirs as well as teach their respective instruments.
Both our Junior and Senior School campuses are ideally situated in the Stockbridge area, with the Junior School located next to the Botanic Gardens and the Senior School at Henderson Row. Visiting Music Teachers are welcomed into the School community and given the use of the School’s resources and facilities as above.
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